• 1st grade
• Air / kiln dried
• Cut square
• Machined flat on four sides
• End grain sealed with wax
High quality blanks suitable for a variety of woodturning and carving projects. All blanks are individually quality checked and graded. First grade blanks are supplied free from defects such as large knots, splits or insect holes etc. Each blank is machined to produce a flat and stable surface to start work on. The end grain of the timber is sealed with wax to prevent warping and splitting.
Sweet Chestnut
Scientific Name: Castanea sativa
Origin: UK
Colour: Heartwood light brown to yellowish brown. Sapwood is pale yellow to off white.
Grain: Straight to spiralled.
Weight: 590 kg/m3
Other Info: Also known as Spanish Chestnut and European Chestnut. Used for furniture, carving and turning.
